Lucerne Academy for Human Rights Implementation, Short Course | University of Lucerne | Luzern, Switzerland
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Lucerne Academy for Human Rights Implementation

14 days
Duration
1200 CHF/full
1200 CHF/full
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About

The Lucerne Academy for Human Rights Implementation is a worldwide 2-week programme of coursework and hands-on learning for law students and legal practitioners held in the heart of Europe at the University of Lucerne, Faculty of Law, in Switzerland, in partnership with several distinguished international law schools. The main topic of this year’s Summer School is “Business and Human Rights”.

Overview

The main topic of this year’s Lucerne Academy for Human Rights Implementation summer school at the University of Lucerne is “Business and Human Rights”. Participants are given the chance to learn the theoretical and trial skills necessary to prepare for a career in defending human rights.

Students will not only learn about the field of human rights, but also about how to incorporate that knowledge into the actual work of defending human rights. Special focus will be placed on advocacy skills such as case assessment and oral argumentation.

Courses

The participants attend different classes focused exclusively on human rights law of the European Convention on Human Rights and the UN Covenants on Human Rights, in which they gain necessary theoretical knowledge. The classes are taught by distinguished professors and practitioners from around the globe.

Lunch Seminars

During Lunch Seminars the participants have the chance to learn from distinguished practitioners how to work with and implement human rights. The students will receive first-hand knowledge of current human rights issues and discuss possible solutions.

Excursions

In Geneva, the participants will visit the European Headquarters of the United Nations, as well as various NGOs. In Strasbourg the participants will visit the seat of the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe. During the excursions, the participants interact with important NGO’s and officials and acquire insight into the practice of human rights implementation.

Programme Structure

Topics in this course include:

  • The Role of Human Rights in the Fight against Poverty
  • Recent Issues of the ECtHR (COVID, Migration)
  • Rights of Indigenous People
  • Implementation in the Inter-American System of Human Rights Protection
  • Strasbourg Excursion

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 14 days

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English

Credits

7 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Law students and law practitioners can apply to the Lucerne Academy.

Applicants must generally satisfy the following requirements:

  • You must either be a practitioner or a law student.
  • Good command of English. The Lucerne Academy is conducted in English and students are required to actively participate, both orally and in writing.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    1200 CHF/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1200 CHF for the full programme during 14 days.
  • National

    1200 CHF/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 1200 CHF for the full programme during 14 days.

Living costs for Lucerne

1500 - 2100 CHF /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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